St. Norbert Distinguished Lecture Series Continues at DCA

Current demographics demonstrate that the number of senior citizens is rapidly increasing in the state of Wisconsin, as well as on a national level. In a presentation entitled “Aging: Opportunities and Challenges,” Dr. Thomas Faase, associate professor of Sociology at St. Norbert College, will explore the related issues of life as a senior in the United States. This program will be presented at the Door Community Auditorium on Saturday, March 1 at 9 am.

Based on specific statistics, Dr. Faase will explore the challenges seniors face as Americans. “With this background information, we can ascertain that opportunities are opening up for seniors,” said Dr. Faase. “There is a changing perception of the elderly among Americans. I would like to address the different viewpoints and debunk some of the myths surrounding aging.”

Specific questions under discussion during this presentation include what are the opportunities available to seniors? What are the hindrances that accompany senior status? What is the perception of the elderly among Americans? What are the social implications of issues of economics, health care and retirement?

The St. Norbert Distinguished Lecture Series is free and open to the public. The final lecture in the series is “The Risks and Promises of Forgiveness,” on March 15.

Contact the box office at 920.868.2728 or visit http://www.dcauditorium.org for additional information.